Best Cycling Tours In Europe - April 2024

The Bicycle Spy

Marcel loves riding his bicycle, whether he's racing through the streets of his small town in France or making bread deliveries for his parents' bakery. He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race. But ever since Germany's occupation of France began two years ago, in 1940, the race has been canceled. Now there are soldiers everywhere, interrupting Marcel's rides with checkpoints and questioning.Then Marcel learns two big secrets, and he realizes there are worse things about the war than a canceled race. When he later discovers that his friend's entire family... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0545850959
• ASIN: 0545850959
• ISBN: 9780545850957
• Brand: SCHOLASTIC
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Press

Back Roads Ireland (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Ireland vacation driving tour guidebook reveals the secret gems and hidden delights that can only be discovered along the Emerald Isle's most scenic routes and back roads.Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to five days, introduce travelers to the soul of Ireland — from the golden beaches of Cork and the spectacular Sheep's Head peninsula to the bushy glens of classic Northern Ireland and spellbinding caverns of the lakelands. Along the way, these driving tours of Ireland highlight day trips and activities such as walks and hikes, bird-watching ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 146546820X
• ASIN: 146546820X
• ISBN: 146546820X
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France

Not only is it the world's largest and most watched sporting event, but also the most fearsome physical challenge ever conceived by man, demanding every last ounce of will and strength, every last drop of blood, sweat, and tears. If ever there was an athletic exploit specifically not for the faint of heart and feeble of limb, this is it. So you might ask, what is Tim Moore doing cycling it?An extremely good question. Ignoring the pleading dictates of reason and common sense, Moore determined to tackle the Tour de France, all 2,256 miles of it, in the weeks before the professionals entered the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0312316127
• ASIN: 0312316127
• ISBN: 0312316127
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New Zealand

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! New Zealand is one of the most spectacular and least spoiled countries on the planet and DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand guide does full justice to its astonishing volcanic landscape, wildlife reserves and fjord-like coastline. More than 1,100 full-color photographs, detailed street-by-street maps, and listings of all major attractions help provide endless fun for any vacation. Whether visiting the capital city of Wellington, the panoramic views of Auckland, or the smaller enclaves on the North and South Island, there is... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465468730
• ASIN: 1465468730
• ISBN: 1465468730
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Fodor's Amsterdam: with the Best of the Netherlands (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor’s Amsterdam is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Amsterdam travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting cities in Europe.Amsterdam's greatest charm may also be its greatest enigma: how can such a gracious, historical treasure house also multitask as the most offbeat metropolis in the world? From Rembrandts to rock and roll, the city has always been a mesmerizing mix of old and new. Fodor's cur... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147547008
• ASIN: 0147547008
• ISBN: 0147547008
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs

A photographic paean to the most beautiful peaks and grueling cycling climbs, for the growing audience of hardcore cycling touristsThe mountains of Europe have many different meanings for different people. For the locals they are a way of life; for visitors they represent breathtaking beauty, active holidays, and peaceful moments. For cyclists, however, the dramatic landscapes mean something quite different: suffering, pain, agony―and glory. From the Ardennes to the Alps, for over a century the mountains have provided the setting for the greatest cycling contests, where human determination a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0500518912
• ASIN: 0500518912
• ISBN: 9780500518915
• Brand: Thames Hudson
• Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson

Cycle Touring in France: Eight selected cycle tours (Cicerone Guides)

Cycle Touring in France concentrates on eight selected one- or two-week bicycle tours which endeavour to offer cyclists of all levels a taste of France's diverse landscapes and superb scenery.France is one of the most inviting countries in the world for cycle touring, a country understandably proud of hosting the greatest cycle race on Earth, the Tour de France. Peppered with hundreds of charming villages that time seems to have forgotten, here you will encounter friendly people, sample fine wines and enjoy exquisite regional cuisines.Covering some of the most picturesque parts of Brittany, Pi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1852844329
• ASIN: 1852844329
• ISBN: 9781852844325
• Brand: Fox, Stephen
• Manufacturer: Cicerone Press Limited

Draft Animals: Living the Pro Cycling Dream (Once in a While)

From the author of the cult favorite Pro Cycling on $10 a Day and Ask a Pro, the story of one man’s quest to realize his childhood dream, and what happened when he actually did it.   Like countless other kids, Phil Gaimon grew up dreaming of being a professional athlete. But unlike countless other kids, he actually pulled it off. After years of amateur races, hard training, living out of a suitcase, and never taking “no” for an answer, he finally achieved his goal and signed a contract to race professionally on one of the best teams in the world. Now, Gaimon pulls back the curtain on th... [Read More]

• ASIN: B06XZQ46G8
• ASIN: B06XZQ46G8
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Graham Watson's Tour de France Travel Guide: The Complete Insider's Guide to the Tour!

Graham Watson's Tour de France Travel Guide lets cycling fans experience all the excitement of the Tour while negotiating its many daily obstacles with the confidence of a local. As cycling's leading photographer, Graham Watson has been in the right place at the right time during every stage of every Tour de France since 1977. No one knows how to get around the Tour like Graham. Graham shares his 31 years of Tour de France experience in this beautifully illustrated guidebook. Featuring over 200 of his award-winning photographs along with full-color maps, travel tips, checklists, and travel res... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1934030384
• ASIN: 1934030384
• ISBN: 9781934030387
• Brand: Brand: Velo Press
• Manufacturer: VeloPress

Italy by Bike: 105 Tours from the Alps to Sicily (Dolce Vita)

Italy’s scenery is second to none worldwide, and there’s no better way to see it than by bike. This color photo-filled guide contains 105 itineraries, including 46 easy day-rides for families and beginners, 41 challenging routes for more seasoned riders, and 18 ambitious and demanding rides for experts. Each itinerary features a detailed route map as well as technical tips on terrain and elevation gains. A list of local restaurants for each tour, along with bike rental contacts and relevant web addresses and phone numbers, makes this guide especially useful.

• ASIN: 8836544967
• ASIN: 8836544967
• ISBN: 8836544967
• Manufacturer: Touring Club of Italy

Mountain High

This work features Europe's 50 greatest cycling climbs specially selected as scenes of sporting heroism, marvels of nature, spiritual places of pilgrimage that every bike rider or fan wishes to one day visit and conquer.

• ASIN: 0857386247
• ASIN: 0857386247
• ISBN: 0857386247
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Quercus Publishing

Back Roads Ireland (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL BACK ROADS)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Ireland vacation driving tour guidebook reveals the secret gems and hidden delights that can only be discovered along the Emerald Isle's most scenic routes and back roads. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to five days, introduce travelers to the soul of Ireland — from the golden beaches of Cork and the spectacular Sheep's Head peninsula to the bushy glens of classic Northern Ireland and spellbinding caverns of the lakelands. Along the way, these driving tours of Ireland highlight day trips and activities such as walks and hikes, bird-watching... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0756695902
• UPC: 690472095903
• ASIN: 0756695902
• ISBN: 0756695902
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Intimate Portrait of the Tour De France: Masters and Slaves of the Road

We thought we knew everything about the Tour and its apostles; the racers, organizers, sporting directors and reporters. We never saw these champions as they appear here: candidly stripped down in broad daylight, their bodies being loosened by a masseur's hands, avowed enemies sharing a bath, letting themselves go at last. We see them living in the poignant glow of the stages' evenings, as if through a two-way mirror. They show themselves rid of their star status, as simple family men, just regular guys. They are ordinary, sublime and at times pathetic all at once. These photographs, snatched ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0964983508
• ASIN: 0964983508
• ISBN: 0964983508
• Manufacturer: Buonpane Pubns

Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time

The Paris-Roubaix Classic. 273 kilometres of torment across the bone-crunching pavé of northern France.In 1976 the celebrated Danish film director, Jørgen Leth, embarked on an ambitious project to capture the spirit of this spectacular and cruel one-day race. The resulting film, A Sunday in Hell, has become the most admired cycling documentary of all time, and its revolutionary camera and sound techniques have forever changed the way the sport is viewed on screen.The film centres around legends including Eddie Merkx, Roger De Vlaeminck, Freddie Maertens and Francesco Moser, capturing not jus... [Read More]

• ASIN: B073XPPG66
• ASIN: B073XPPG66
• Manufacturer: Vintage Digital

Cycle Touring in Spain: Eight detailed routes

A guidebook to eight multi-day cycle tours across Spain. The routes range from 5 to 12 days in length, suitable for novice through to keen cyclists, with options to shorten, extend or go off-road. The tours extend from the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa in the north, through the Sierra of Demanda, Gredos and Guadarrama in the centre, to the Sierras of Nevada and Grazalema and the Serrania de Ronda in the south. They visit the cities of Avila, Cordoba, Bilbao, Madrid, Malaga, San Sebastian, Segovia and Sevilla. The routes are described in detail and accompanied by maps, profiles and accommodation... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1852843810
• ASIN: 1852843810
• ISBN: 1852843810
• Brand: Brand: Cicerone Press Limited
• Manufacturer: Cicerone Press Limited

The Comeback : Greg Lemond, the True King of American Cycling, and a Legendary Tour de France

Fame. Fall. Redemption. The dramatic life story of America's greatest cyclist, three-time winner of the Tour de

• UPC: 456490066

The Comeback : Greg Lemond, the True King of American Cycling, and a Legendary Tour de France

Fame. Fall. Redemption. The dramatic life story of America's greatest cyclist, three-time winner of the Tour de

• UPC: 147634177
• Rating: 5.0

Mediterranean: Food of the Sun : A Culinary Tour of Sun-Drenched Shores with Over 350 Evocative Dishes from Southern Europe

From Spain to the Middle East, and beyond the islands of Greece, the countries of the Mediterranean make the most of the sun-drenched fruits, vegetables, herbs, fish and shellfish that are so wonderfully abundant. Whether

• UPC: 20618715

Fuelling the Cycling Revolution : The Nutritional Strategies and Recipes Behind Grand Tour Wins and Olympic Gold Medals

The must-read practical guide to what to eat (on and off the bike) for any cyclist looking for a training or performance

• UPC: 55518980

Coloring Europe: Magical Greece : A Coloring Book Tour of Greek Lifestyle and Culture

Coloring Europe: Magical Greece is a part of Waves of Color's "Coloring Europe" line--a collection of coloring books that shows off the fun and culture of Europe's most iconic locales.Visit the bustling streets of Greece

• UPC: 51331582

Blowin Away / Honest Lullaby / European Tour (CD)

Digitally remastered two CD set containing a trio of albums from the folk icon. These three albums were originally recorded for Portrait in 1977, 1979 and 1980. The studio albums Blowin Away and Honest Lullaby

• UPC: 196818096

Europe: The Final Countdown Tour Live In Sweden 1986 (DVD)

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• UPC: 24616879
• Color: YOther

Fish Change Direction in Cold Weather : A Skoda-Powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe

9780857861627

• UPC: 23734389
• Rating: 4.0

Cycling in Europe - An Illustrated Hand-Book of Information for the Use of Touring Cyclists - Containing Also Hints for Preparation, Suggestions Concerning Baggage, Expenses, Routes, Hotels, and a List of Famous Cycling Tours in England, Ireland, France, S

Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to cycling in Europe, with information on preparing for a trip, favourable and beautiful routes, expenditure, bicycle maintenance, etiquette, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of

• UPC: 794398524

French Revolutions : Cycling the Tour de France

Not only is it the world's largest and most watched sporting event, but also the most fearsome physical challenge ever conceived by man, demanding every last ounce of will and strength, every last drop of

• UPC: 2062493
• Rating: 4.333

The Lakeland Loop: A Unique Circular Week's Tour Plus the Best Day Rides in the

• UPC: 392223200190
• Category: Other Books
• Price: 6 USD